In the chorus, Malik sings about “a cruel world,” in which he’s saving all his love for this special girl. In the second verse, he says a “Venus in Converse” has put a spell on him, teasing visions of a party, which is rumored to reference Kylie Jenner’s 18th birthday party, which is where Hadid and Malik first met.

The American supermodel has been seen wearing Converse Chuck Taylor All Star kicks on several occasions, supporting buzz that Malik’s “Cruel” lyrics are indeed about her.